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Суспільство, Закон і Політика - Згідно з Правилами

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English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
in the clear
[фраза]

used to say that one is free from suspicion or danger of wrongdoing

Ex: I would be in the clear if I can provide sufficient evidence to support my claim.
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on the case
[фраза]

used to refer to a situation in which one is taking legal action to solve a problem or crime

Ex: Officers on the case are unable to find a motive.
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used to refer to the ability of the legal system and police to enforce justice and punish criminals

Ex: Before they were finally apprehended, the long arm of the law was actively pursuing the criminal.
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the third degree
[фраза]

a tough and forceful way of questioning someone in order to make them reveal information or admit to something, often using harsh methods

Ex: The officers were intensively interrogating the suspect, giving them the third degree throughout the night.
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behind bars
[прислівник]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

за ґратами, у в'язниці

за ґратами, у в'язниці

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Після його засудження він опинився **за ґратами**, зіткнувшись із довгим строком.
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to be in for
[фраза]

to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble

Ex: My brother is in for stealing a car.
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by the book
[фраза]

strictly adhering to established rules, procedures, or standardized practices

Ex: The project manager emphasized the importance of completing the project by the book, adhering to the agreed-upon timeline and deliverables.
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dos and don'ts
[фраза]

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role, you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct.
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green light
[іменник]

approval to begin a project

зелене світло, схвалення

зелене світло, схвалення

Ex: If the budget is approved , we can expect the green light for hiring new employees .Якщо бюджет буде затверджено, ми можемо очікувати **зелене світло** для найму нових співробітників.
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rule of thumb
[фраза]

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply the rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture.
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used to describe people who are easily targeted for criticism or are attracting significant negative attention

Ex: The investigative journalist targeted the corrupt organization in her crosshairs, revealing their illicit activities.
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guilty as charged
[фраза]

used to admit that the accusations or charges against one are true

Ex: Did you eat my last piece of chocolate?
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a statement indicating that something is safe and free of any defects or problems

Ex: The school's infrastructure was evaluated and given a clean bill of health, with no major structural or safety issues found
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